Multi-Tech MT128ISA-SD User manual

Model MTA128ST

Owner's Manual

P/N 82072600 Revision A

Models

MT128ISA-SD

MT128ISA-SV

MT128ISA-UD

MT128ISA-UV

prior written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

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revisions or changes.

Revision Description

A Manual Released at Revision Level A.

(1/15/98)

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Systems, Inc.

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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

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Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 U.S.A.

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Technical Writer: mark@ multitech.com

EMC, Safety, and Terminal Directive Compliance

The CE mark is affixed to this Multi-Tech product to confirm compliance with the

following European Community Directives:

Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of

Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;

and

Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the

laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within

certain voltage limits;

and

Council Directive 91/263/EEC of 29 April 1991 on the approximation of the laws

of the Member States concerning telecommunications terminal equipment, includ-

ing the mutual recognition of their conformity.

each amended by

Council Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 on the harmonization of CE marking

requirements.

Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................. 7

1.1.1 Product Description .............................................................. 7

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Features ................................................................................................ 8

1.2.1 What Is in Your ISDN PC Card Package? ........................... 9

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1.2.2........................................................... Manual Organization

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............................................................................................................ 1.3

Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 - Introduction .................................................................11

2.2. ISDN BRI Line ..................................................................................11

2.2.1 SPID (Service Profile ID) .................................................... 11

2.2.2 NT1 Connection .................................................................... 11

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2.2.3 Internet Access .................................................................... 12

2.2.4 .......................................................................... Safety Warnings

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2.3 Environment Setup ........................................................................... 13

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2.3.1 Terminator Setup ................................................................ 13

2.4 Installation .......................................................................................... 16

2.4.1 Windows 3.1 Installation and Driver Configuration......... 16

2.5 Application Interface Setup .............................................................. 18

2.5.1 Windows 95 Installation ..................................................... 19

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.............. 2.6 NDISWAN and Virtual Modem Interface Connections

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2.6.1 Connection Through the Virtual Modem .......................... 28

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2.6.2 Configure the Dial-Up Network for Internet Access ........ 32

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2.6.3 Removing ISDN Drivers for Windows 95 .......................... 38

2.6.4 Windows NT Installation Environment ............................. 38

2.6.5 Configuring an Access Account over ISDN ....................... 45

2.6.6 Accessing the Outside World Using Dial-Up Networking ... 48

......................................................................................................... 48

2.6.7 Reconfigure the ISDN Settings ............................................ 48

2.6.8 Removing ISDN Driver for Windows NT ........................... 49

Index........................ 107

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Introduction/Description

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Welcome to the world of ISDN communications. You have acquired one of the

finest ISDN terminal adapters (TAs) available today, model(s) MT128ISA-SD/SV

and MT128ISA-UD/UV from Multi-Tech Systems.

The proliferation of PCs and LANs with bandwidth-intensive applications has

generated a powerful demand for high-speed connections. The worldwide stan-

dardization of ISDN, combined in many countries with its growing availability and

falling cost, make it a natural choice for enhancing data throughput. Terminal

adapters provide high-performance solutions for Internet access, file transfer,

remote access service (RAS), and running existing modem applications through

the ISDN network.

1.1.1 Product Description

The MT128ISA-xx is an internal PC card for IBM personal computers; and fits

into a full-or half-sized expansion slot. There are two ISDN interface options, ST

and U. If you purchased the ST interface adapter (MT128ISA-SD/SV), you need

an ISDN NT1device connection to the ISDN switch. If you purchased the U

interface adapter (MT128ISA-UD/UV), it can directly connect to the ISDN switch

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Your internal ISDN PC card is compatible with prevalent ISDN switch protocols.

It communicates using ISDN BRI (2B+D) service, which provides up to 128K bps

data communications.

This manual documents the following models:

 MT128ISA-SD for ST interface no POTS port

 MT128ISA-SV for ST interface with one POTS port

 MT128ISA-UD for U interface no POTS port

 MT128ISA-UV for U interface with with one POTS port

All of the current analog devices, including telephone set, G3 fax, answering ma-

chine, modem, and PBX trunk line, can be connected to the POTS port via an RJ-

11 jack in V models.

This owners manual will help you install, configure, and operate your TA.

1.2 Features

Your internal ISDN PC card features include:

 D Channel protocols. Including AT&T 5ESS, Nortel DMS-100, US NI-1 &

NI2, ETSI, Japan INS-64

 B Channel protocols. Including HDLC, X.75, V.120, and voice (V models)

 ISDN BRI (2B+D) and analog ports.

 Supports Application Interfaces including WinISDN, CAPI 2.0, Windows

Comm (AT command/S-Registe/Result Codes) and NDISWAN Miniport.

 Automatic detection of incoming calls as voice or data (V models).

 Supports Windows 3.1, Windows 95 (OSR-2), and Windows NT Multilink PPP

connection.

 Supports Microsoft ISDN Accelerator Pack.

 PnP compatibility with 16 bits address decoding.

 Ability to use the same communications software as analog modems

 Provides On-line test and Diagnostics tools.

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1.2.1 What Is in Your ISDN PC Card Package?

Before installating your terminal adapter, check the package contents.

Your package should include:

 one internal ISDN PC adapter

 Installation Disk(s) for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT

 RJ-45 cable (6 ft.) for ISDN connection

 RJ-11 cable for POTS connection (V models only)

 Installation Guide (this manual)

 RJ11-BTS adapter (UK only)

If any of these items are missing, please contact Multi-Tech Systems or your deal-

er/distributor.

1.2.2 Manual Organization

This manual is divided into five chapters and two appendices:

Chapter 1  Introduction and Description

Chapter 1 summarizes the products features, lists its technical specifications, and

provides an overview of the manuals organization.

Chapter 2  Installation

Chapter 2 describes how to make all the physical and software driver connections

nescessary in order for your terminal adapter to operate in an ISDN environment.

Chapter 3  AT Commands

Multi-Techs ISDN adapters supports Microsoft Windows Comm. API interface.

This interface is similar to a modem interface and enables existing applications

based on AT commands to access ISDN. Chapter 3 describes AT commands used

to control the MT128ISA-SD/SV and MT128ISA-UD/UV.

Chapter 4  Troubleshooting

This chapter provides general and specific problem solving steps; and some infor-

mation about this products LINETEST and LOG utilities to test ISDN line

status.

Chapter 5  Warranty, Service, and Technical Support

Chapter 5 provides the terms of your 5-year warranty, describes how to get techni-

cal support and information by phone, and Multi-Techs BBS, and CompuServe/

Internet forums.

Introduction/Description

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Appendices

Appendix A - Application Program Interfaces (APIs)

Appendix B - EC Type and FCC Regulations

1.3 Technical Specifications

Model Number(s) MT128ISA-SD, MT128ISA-SV and MT128ISA-UD,

MT128ISA-UV

Network Interface RJ-45 S/T Interface or RJ-45 U Interface

POTS Interface (V models)

Switch Compatibility AT&T 5ESS, Nortel DMS-100, US NI-1 & NI2,

ETSI, INS-64

B-Channel Protocols Voice, Data (56K, 64K, 112K or 128K HDLC),

V.120, X.75, Async. PPP to Sync. PPP conversion

Voice Coding PCM: A-Law (Europe); µ-Law (US)

Application Interfaces WinISDN, CAPI 2.0 ,Windows Comm. API with AT

command sets (COM port emulation), NDISWAN

Miniport for Windows 95 and Windows NT

Supported Applications Applications with WinISDN interface such as Net-

Manages Internet Chameleon, Applications with

CAPI interface such as RVS-COM, Applications with

Windows Comm. API such as Microsoft HyperTer-

minal, PC Anywhere, Co-Session, Applications with

NDISWAN interface such as Microsoft Dial-Up

Networking and RAS

Hardware 16-bits adapter available in ISA bus, PnP with 16 bits

address decoding for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and

Windows NT systems

Warranty 5 years

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Chapter 2 - Introduction

This chapter describes how to make all the physical and software driver connec-

tions nescessary in order for your terminal adapter to operate in an ISDN environ-

ment. Before installing your terminal adapter, check the package contents (see

section 1.2.1 in Chapter 1 for package contents list).

For an NT1 device (MT128ISA-UD or MT128ISA-UV adapter[s] only), order an

ISDN BRI line and get an Internet access account (if Internet access is required);

this is advisable to start your environment setup before actually installing your

ISDN adapter.

2.2. ISDN BRI Line

Before running the ISDN adapter, you need to get an ISDN BRI (Basic Rate Inter-

face) line from your local telephone company. Sometimes, your ISP may, upon

your request, order an ISDN BRI line for you when you apply for an ISDN Inter-

net access account. You should get the subscriber information from your ISDN

telephone company, who may inform you about your ISDN central switch type and

SPID (Service Profile Identifier) number (applicable in the United States).

2.2.1 SPID (Service Profile ID)

The Service Profile ID (SPID) is applicable in the U.S. only. SPIDs are a series of

numbers that informs the central office switch which services and features to pro-

vide to an ISDN device. The generic SPID format comprises of 14 digits. The

first 10 digits are the main telephone number on the terminal. The last 4 digits are

dependent on the number of terminals on the interface and the services they sup-

port.

2.2.2 NT1 Connection

An ISDN Basic Rate (BRI) U-Loop is 2 conductors from the CO (telephone com-

pany central office) to the customer premises. The equipment on both sides of the

U-loop has to be carefully designed to deal with the long length of the U-loop and

the noisy environment it operates in. At the customer premises the U-loop is termi-

nated by an NT1 (network termination 1) device. An NT1is a device which pro-

vides an interface between the two-wire twisted-pairs used by telephone companies

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in their ISDN BRI network and an end-user's four wire terminal equipment. The

NT1 drives an S/T-bus which is usually 4 wires, but in some cases may be 6 or 8

wires.

The name of the S/T bus comes from the letters used in the ISDN specifications to

refer to two reference points, S and T. Point T refers to the connection between the

NT1 device and customer supplied equipment. Terminals can connect directly to

NT1 at point T, or there may be a PBX (private branch exchange, i.e. a customer-

owned telephone exchange). When a PBX is present, point S refers to the connec-

tion between the PBX and the terminal. Note that in ISDN terminology,

"terminal" can mean any sort of end-user ISDN devices, such as data terminals,

telephones, FAX machines, etc. The diagram below reflects interface points in a

typical ISDN network.

If your ISDN product operates with a S/T outlet interface, you need an NT1 device

connect to the ISDN switch. MT128ISA-SD/SV adapter needs an NT1 device to

connect to the ISDN switch, but MT128ISA-UD/UV adapter does not require NT1

device. In the UK, and in many European countries, an NT1 device is supplied by

your telephone company. Therefore the -ST adapters are required for these coun-

tries.

Figure 2-1 ISDN Interface Points

2.2.3 Internet Access

If you want to use an ISDN adapter to connect to the Internet, you must get an

Internet access account from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) in your country.

You must also confirm with your ISP that they support ISDN access (either single

channel 64K or 128K MLP).

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2.2.4 Safety Warnings

4 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

4 Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically

designed for wet locations.

4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line

has been disconnected at the network interface.

4 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

4 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

4 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4 Ports that connect to other apparatus are defined as SELV. To ensure confor-

mity with EN 41003, ensure that these ports connect only to the same type of

port on the other apparatus.

2.3 Environment Setup

All ISDN adapter models are Plug and Play (PnP) compatible. Even if the BIOS

or computer main board does not provide PnP feature support, the device driver

still can automatically configure ISDN card with proper I/O addresses and IRQ

number.

2.3.1 Terminator Setup

1. Disregard step 1 for models MT128ISA-UD/UV only, and proceed to step 2.

The ISDN S/T interface can support up to 8 ISDN terminals and NT1 devices

connecting to the ISDN network. Only one ISDN S/T device should have the

terminator enabled. Normally the ISDN terminal which is farthest from NT1

should have the terminator enabled. The MT128ISA-SD/SV adapter(s) pro-

vides two jumpers (JP1 and JP2) for the terminators setup. The default setting

for the MT128ISA-SD/SV adapter(s) is terminator enabled. If there are other

ISDN devices connected to the NT1 with MT128ISA-SD/SV adapter(s), and

you do not require the MT128ISA-SD/SV adapter(s) as terminator, then re-

move the JP1 and JP2 shorting plugs (open circuit).

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MT128ISA-Data/Voice

RJ11/Analog Connection

RJ45/ISDN Connection

JP1

JP2

Figure 2-2 Internal ISDN PC Card Illustration

2a. Turn off your computer power and remove the PC cover.

2b. Insert the ISDN adapter into a open PC ISA slot and secure it.

2c. Replace the PC cover.

3. Make the analog device connection (V models only). MT128ISA-SV and

MT128ISA-UV provide a POTS interface with RJ-11 jack to connect with

current analog devices. You can connect analog telephones, G3 fax, modem,

or answering machine with the RJ-11 connector cable into the RJ-11 jack, so

you can connect up to 3 analog devices, assuming each device has a REN of 1.

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MIC IN

LINE OUT

LINE

PHONE

Figure 2-3 Modular Analog and BRI Connections

4a. Make the ISDN connection. Connect the MT128ISA-SD/SV adapter and NT1

with RJ-45 cable connector, and insert the ISDN BRI line into the correct NT1

socket.

OR

4b Insert the ISDN BRI line with the RJ-45 connector cable directly into the RJ-

45 jack on the MT128ISA-UD/UV adapter.

Your ISDN PC environment is ready for installation. The MT128ISA-SD/SV

adapter attaches to the ISDN T interface from the NT1. The MT128ISA-UD/UV

adapter attaches to the ISDN U interface directly with ISDN switch. Proceed to

Section 2.4 for further specifics on installation.

RJ11 Analog Connection

(telephone, G3 Fax,

Answering Machine, Modem

or PBX Trunk)

RJ45 BRI Connection

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2.4 Installation

After you setup your ISDN environment, turn your computer power ON and start

the driver installation. Your ISDN adapters support Microsoft Windows environ-

ments; read the appropriate installation section for your PC system.

2.4.1 Windows 3.1 Installation and Driver Configuration

You can configure your ISDN connection via COM port emulation, standard

WinISDN interface, or standard the CAPI 2.0 interface in Windows 3.1.

Follow these steps:

1. Insert the ISDN installation CD/diskette into the disk drive.

2. Select the File menu from the Program Manager, then choose the Run item to

execute the SETUP.EXE file on the disk drive. The installation software will

automatically process the necessary setup steps.

3. ISDN Configuration. After step 2, setup automatically displays the ISDN

Configuration dialog box (see figure 2-4). Fill the necessary information in

the text boxes of ISDN Configuration dialog box.

Figure 2-4. ISDN Configuration Display

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3a. ISDN Switch Type. Choose the country name for your location, or select an

appropriate ISDN switch type in your country (especially for U.S. customers).

3b. Codec. Countries adhering to the European telecommunication standard may

choose A-Law. Countries adhering to the U.S. telecommunication standard

may choose u-law.

3c. Standby Time. This is a timer which buffers any keypads input from an analog

device before sending a message out. Do not change the default value.

3d. MSN (POTS). This parameter is used for ISDN switches supporting MSN

(Multiple Subscriber Number) service. MSN service is supported by some

European telephone companies. If you enter the number here, the called tele-

phone number of an incoming call will be required to match the MSN (POTS)

value, otherwise the analog device connected to the POTS (a/b) port will not

be enabled.

3e. SPID-1 and SPID-2. SPID parameters only need to be setup for certain U.S.

customers; please check with your telephone company if this is your require-

ment.

4. ISDN adapter installation is complete. Restart Windows. The ISDN driver will

be automatically loaded after re-starting Windows 3.1, and the ISDN Group

Folder appears as shown below.

Figure 2-5. ISDN Group Folder

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The ISDN LOG application is used to record the handshaking and data transfer

process during communication. It can be used for debugging purposes so it is

useful to have the log running while first starting to use the ISDN system. The

Line Diagnostic is used for on-line channel testing between the ISDN switch

and subscriber site, and getting ISDN line status. Please refer to Chapter 4 for

detailed information.

5. You can re-configure the parameters of step 3 by executing the ISDN Configur-

er in the ISDN Group Folder. The Configuration dialog box also displays the

I/O address and IRQ value in the message bar.

2.5 Application Interface Setup

Under Windows 3.x applications, you can configure your terminal adapter device

using either COM port emulation, the standard WinISDN interface, or the CAPI

2.0 interface.

1. COM Port Emulation. The ISDN driver provides AT command set interpreter

to emulate modems and transfer/receive data through the ISDN network. You

must set up your application software to the appropriate COM ports (COM3 or

COM4) to communicate with the ISDN adapter. The AT Console program

(see Figure 2-5) can redirect the AT commands and data through COM3 or

COM4 to the ISDN driver to process them.

 If you want to set up an Internet connection through COM port emulation,

TRUMPET is a popular Internet shareware and includes the TCP/IP and PPP

protocols with Winsock interface. Many Windows 3.1 Internet modems use

TRUMPET to connect to the Internet and to run Internet applications such as

Netscape Navigator. TRUMPET users should modify the Network Configuration

and Script files to access the Internet through terminal adapters. See Appendix B

for an example of a setup modification for TRUMPET.

 When entering Windows 3.1, you must run the AT Console to enable the COM

port emulation capability.

 Multilink PPP is not supported at the AT Console. You may get a Multilink

PPP connection through the applications which include a TCP/IP and Multilink

PPP stack with WinISDN or CAPI interface.

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2. WinISDN Interface. The ISDN driver can transmit/receive data with applica-

tions through the standard WinISDN interface. The following TCP/IP stacks

support the WinISDN interface.

 NetManages Chameleon

 FTPs Explore

 Frontiers SuperHighway Access

Refer to the proper TCP/IP stack document respective to your setup dial-up envi-

ronment for WAN and LAN. We recommend NetManages Internet Chameleon

(version 4.5 or later) for compatibility using both PPP and Multilink PPP.

3. CAPI Interface. Applications can also access the ISDN card for up to 128K

data transmission and receiving through the standard CAPI 2.0 (or later) inter-

face.

 Removing ISDNLINK for Windows 3.1

To remove the ISDN driver from your Windows 3.1, click the unInstallSHIELD

icon (see Figure 2-5).

2.5.1 Windows 95 Installation

Read the following Windows 95 installation steps and setup procedures for NDIS-

WAN Miniport adapters and virtual modems.

1. After you have installed the internal PC terminal adapter, switch computer

power on and allow Windows 95 to startup. When the system starts it should

auto-detect a new PnP card and request driver installation. Insert the ISDN

driver diskette/CD into appropriate disk drive, select the ISDN100.INF file

from the installation diskette/CD. Windows 95 automatically processes the

necessary installation steps.

2. With Windows 95 you can set up (or change) the ISDN configuration of Switch

Type, values of MSN and SPIDs by:

Double Clicking on Settings»Control Panel»System»Device Manager»ISDN

LinkCard»ISDN MT128ISA Adapter»ISDN MT128ISA Adapter

Properties»Settings.

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Figure 2-6. ISDN Adapter Properties

Configuration in Windows 95 is similar to the installation in a Windows 3.1 envi-

ronment. The MSN (POTS) value is only relevant to V models and determines

which telephone number to associate with the POTS interface (e.g., if the number

341317 was entered then a normal telephone attached to the POTS interface would

ring on a call coming in to the number 341317). For the UK and most European

countries, the EURO ISDN switch type with A-law Codec is selected. If you want

your analog device always ringing when receiving an incoming call, keep this field

blank.

3. Reboot Windows 95 after configuring the switch type. After restarting Win-

dows, DV models can connect to a standard analog telephone set and should

be able to hear the dial tone from the telephone handset.

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